Shawn Thierry

Texas to increase coronavirus testing — and study the virus’ impact — in black and Hispanic communities

by Alex Samuels June 5, 2020

The state’s data on the impacts of the pandemic on people of color has been incomplete. Full Story

Credit: Reggie Mathalone for The Texas Tribune
Black Texans already face health care disparities. The coronavirus is making it worse.

by Alex Samuels April 29, 2020

As the coronavirus spreads, black people are less likely to have access to proper health care and more likely to have health issues that make the virus more dangerous. Full Story

Credit: Reggie Mathalone for The Texas Tribune
San Antonio City Council asks Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special session to address gun violence

by Troy Closson Aug. 15, 2019

The council joins more than 15 Democratic state representatives who have requested a special session after the shooting in an El Paso Walmart that left 22 shoppers dead earlier this month. Full Story

Credit: Robin Jerstad for The Texas Tribune
Panelists say more funding, education and access to care are needed to reduce Texas’ maternal mortality rate

by Regina Mack Updated: April 27, 2018

We livestreamed our conversation in Tyler on women's health and maternal mortality in Texas. Watch some clips or read the highlights. Full Story
Houston-area Reps. Shawn Thierry and Garnet Coleman talk public education, the Texas primaries and sexual harassment

by Sierra Juarez Updated: Jan. 23, 2018

We livestreamed our conversation with Reps. Shawn Thierry and Garnet Coleman. Watch the full video, or check out our recap. Full Story

Texas to increase coronavirus testing — and study the virus’ impact — in black and Hispanic communities

Black Texans already face health care disparities. The coronavirus is making it worse.

San Antonio City Council asks Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special session to address gun violence

Panelists say more funding, education and access to care are needed to reduce Texas’ maternal mortality rate

Houston-area Reps. Shawn Thierry and Garnet Coleman talk public education, the Texas primaries and sexual harassment